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City Planning Report for Des Moines, IA by Charles Mulford Robinson

Title

City Planning Report for Des Moines, IA by Charles Mulford Robinson

Creator

Robinson, Charles Mulford;
Hillis, Cora Bussey (Mrs. Isaac L.)

Source

Des Moines Women's Club - Archives

Publisher

Des Moines Women's Club

Date

1909-1910

Contributor

Des Moines Women's Club

Rights

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Format

pdf

Language

English

Type

document

Text

Presented to the Des Moines Women's Club by Mrs. Isaac Lea Hillis, Chairman Civic Committee, Des Moines Women's Club 1909-1910.
Presented to Mrs. Isaac Lea Hillis by Mr. Robinson. This is one of three copies. The others going to the City and to the Greater Des Moines Committee.

Aug. 20, 1909
Appeared before the Council to argue the wisdom of securing expert advice in city planning before letting contract for retaining wall for which bids were advertised for $75.00. Authorized to engage Mr. Robinson and secured funds to pay his fee $1,200. Result of a four weeks campaign. Mrs. Cora Bessey Hillis, Chair Civic Comm.

Repository

Des Moines Women's Club, Hoyt Sherman Place

Repository Collection

Archives, Des Moines Women's Club

Contact information.

www.desmoineswomenclub.com

Digital item created

14 April 2018, Lorna Truck, Des Moines Women's Club